Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEating Our Way Through Burger Week 2023
We’re currently smack dab in the middle of the Portland Mercury’s most popular themed food week: Burger Week 2023. Every year, dozens of local restau…
2 years, 8 months ago
How to Protect Oregon’s Native Pollinators, From Parasitic Invaders to ‘Tickle Bees’
Beekeepers celebrated World Honey Bee Day this past weekend, celebrating all the work that pollinators do for us every day. But here in Oregon, there…
2 years, 9 months ago
From Panang Curry to Pho, Portland’s New Pizza Scene
It’s no secret that Portland has a lot of great pizza, but there’s a new class of pizzerias trying to take a slice of the pie by drawing inspiration …
2 years, 9 months ago
County Fails Shelter Plans (Again), No Arts Money, and PGE’s Outage Tips
Today on the show we’re talking about the county’s inability to follow through on plans to tackle homelessness, how state lawmakers forgot to pay the…
2 years, 9 months ago
How to Backpack in Oregon (And Not Become Bear Food)
The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the country’s best backpacking trails. But hiking and camping for days can feel daunting. Today on City Cast…
2 years, 9 months ago
Portland’s Renters Are Sweltering, But This New Program Could Help
Since the 2021 heat dome, there’s been a ton of interest in helping Oregonians prepare for a warming climate, with incentive programs for homeowners …
2 years, 9 months ago
Biking 101: How to Stay Safe in Portland
Even though Portland has recently seen a significant drop in cycling, our city still has the highest number of bike commuters in the country. But wit…
2 years, 9 months ago
Why Oregon Needs Sea Otters
It’s been over 100 years since sea otters lived on the Oregon coast, but recently there are new efforts to reintroduce them. And experts say it’s not…
2 years, 9 months ago
The DMV In Hot Water, the Police Chief’s Memo, and the County’s Broken Promises
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Multnomah County bailing on promises made to the city, the dozens of wrongful convictions in Clackam…
2 years, 9 months ago
Your Last-Minute Summer Road Trip Guide
A short road trip can be a great way to soak in the last weeks of an Oregon summer. Getting out on the road with no real agenda is exciting, but a ro…
2 years, 9 months ago